Rhae
A girl's name of Greek origin with 59 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 4 letters and one syllable, Rhae is short enough to fit easily on forms, monograms, and classroom labels — no abbreviation needed. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1918, with 59 total recorded births.
Rhae is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Rhae is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Rhae is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant of Rhea, from the Greek meaning 'flowing' or associated with the Titan goddess Rhea, mother of Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and the other Olympian gods. Rhea was the mother of the gods themselves — a name of supreme maternal power.
Rhae is Rhea in its most minimalist form — four letters that carry the entire weight of Greek mythology's most powerful mother goddess, in a spelling that feels both ancient and effortlessly modern.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Rhae's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Rhae follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Rhae's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rhae has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1918.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | #13196 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | #15267 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #17521 | — |
| 1990s | 5 | #15221 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 10 | #12229 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 9 | #6327 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 7 | #5916 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #5937 | — |
| 1910s | 5 | #5444 | — |
The Story of Rhae
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Rhae is a Gen X staple. Girls named Rhae are most likely born between 1965 and 1985.
How rare is Rhae?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Rhae is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1918, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 10 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Rhae by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1918–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | #13196 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15267 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17521 |
| 1993 | 5 | #15221 |
| 1987 | 5 | #12751 |
| 1984 | 5 | #11707 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6327 |
| 1967 | 7 | #5916 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5937 |
| 1918 | 5 | #5444 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1918–2021